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Chemical Testing CE Marking Food Contact Materials

Consumer goods with food contact: The laboratory tests you need

Consumer goods with food contact - An overview on the regulations and tests you should know.

October 18, 2022 by testxchange

Wireless Testing Product Safety Electrical & Electronics

Wireless, but harmless? SAR testing explained

What is SAR testing and why is it necessary? We give an overview on the testing that wireless devices must undergo to make sure their radiation does not exceed the permissible limits.

September 27, 2022 by testxchange

REACH Chemical Testing CE Marking

REACH testing: an overview

An overview on the REACH Directive and 4 questions to Dr. Florian Metzelder from lab DTNW.

August 12, 2022 by DTNW

Why laboratory tests? Basic knowledge for importers and retailers

How can you show your customers or authorities that your products are safe and comply with applicable regulations? An overview of laboratory testing and certification.

April 13, 2022 by testxchange

Wireless Testing Product Safety Electrical & Electronics

Preventing cyberattacks on connected devices

Which cybersecurity standards and directives are currently relevant in the EU? An overview.

April 6, 2022 by testxchange

Product Safety Electrical & Electronics CE Marking

Compliance testing for power tools

Power tools have been a significant market for many decades, and the demand for laboratory testing to bring market-compliant products to market is high.

March 31, 2022 by testxchange

Toys Electrical & Electronics CE Marking

Plug and play? Product compliance of electronic toys

Which laboratory tests are needed to demonstrate the product conformity of electrical and electronic toys? An overview.

March 23, 2022 by testxchange

Product Safety Electrical & Electronics

Important for electrical safety: the EN IEC 62368 standard

With the DIN EN IEC 62368-1 standard published in 2021, new safety standards apply to audio, video, information and communication technology. We present the standard and its differences compared to the predecessor standards.

February 23, 2022 by testxchange

Test request checklist: How to save time when looking for a laboratory

Are you a manufacturer, purchaser or importer of products and need certificates, test reports or conformity assessments for market launch? Accredited testing laboratories can help you. We have compiled a small checklist for your test request to help

January 24, 2022

Wireless Testing Electrical & Electronics

Qi certification - everything you need to know about wireless charging certification

More and more mobile devices can be charged wirelessly thanks to the Qi standard. Here we explain what this is all about and how manufacturers obtain Qi certification.

November 10, 2021 by testxchange

Wireless Testing Electrical & Electronics

LPWA: The low-power, wide-area network technology

What does LPWA mean and what is the significance of LPWA technology for the Internet of Things (IoT)? An overview.

October 14, 2021 by testxchange

Zulassungen für funkgestützte Produkte mit Funkmodulen in Nordamerika und Europa

Wireless Testing Electrical & Electronics Market Access Approvals

Approvals for products with radio modules in North America and Europe

More and more products with wireless connectivity technology are being developed for both consumers and businesses. What do manufacturers need to consider when launching these products in the EU, the US and Canada?

October 7, 2021 by testxchange